Cravat

ABSTRACT

This article of wear comprises an elongate, generally rectangular cravat having two, closely spaced transverse loops overlying the front of the cravat medially of its ends. It is worn by placing its rear, central portion against the wearer&#39;&#39;s throat so that the two loops face forwardly beneath the wearer&#39;&#39;s chin. Opposite ends of the cravat are then passed around the back of the wearer&#39;&#39;s neck, where they are crossed, and then are brought forwardly at opposite sides of the neck. The free ends are then passed beneath the two loops and are allowed to hang downwardly on the wearer&#39;&#39;s chest where they are held adjacent and nearly parallel by the two loops.

Unite States Patent [191 Tirsch [451 Dec. 10, 1974 CRAVAT [75] Inventor: Leon F. Tirsch, Rochester, NY.

[73] Assignee: Superba Cravats, Inc., Rochester,

[22] Filed: Apr. 29, 1974 [21] Appl. No.: 464,751

[52] U.S. Cl. 2/146 [51] Int. Cl... A4ld 25/06 [58] Field of Search 2/144, 145, 146, 147, 148

[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 3,280,404 10/1966 Wills 2/145 3,744,057 7/1973 Luceri 2/146 3,778,847 12/1973 Lundin 2/146 Primary ExaminerPatrick D. Lawson Attorney, Agent, or Firm-Shlesinger, Fitzsimmons & Shlesinger [57] ABSTRACT This article of wear comprises an elongate, generally rectangular cravat having two, closely spaced trans- 9 Claims, 6 Drawing Figures CRAVAT This invention relates to neckwear, and more particularly to a novel cravat, or necktie.

The two most popular neckties today appear to be the bow tie and the conventional four-in-hand tie. Unless these ties are of the pre-tied or clip-on variety, they must be retied each time they are worn, either to form a bow, in the case of a bow tie, or to form a Windsor or four-in-hand knot, for example, in the case of the other style of tie.

Still another fashionable though perhaps less popular form of mens neckwear is the ascot. This tie has broad ends, and is tied so that the ends may be laid flat, one across the other; or it may be in the form of a neckerchief, which is tied at the back of the neck.

Although in recent years the bow and four-in-hand ties have practically dominated the mens neckwear market, each has the disadvantage that at least some skill and patience is required properly to knot the tie. Moreover, this knot usually is positioned centrally beneath the wearers chin, where it may soon become soiled through repeated contact with chin whiskers, etc.

It is anobject of this invention to provide a new eravat, which is substantially easier and less expensive to manufacture than currently popular cravats.

A further object of this invention is'to provide a novel cravat which will not tend to soil as rapidly as prior ties.

Still another object of this invention is to provide a novel cravat which is extremely simple to wear and remove, and which requires no special knot or bow for securing it to the wearer.

Other objects 'of the invention will be apparent hereinafter from the specification and the recital of the appended claims, particularly when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing.

In the drawing:

FIG. 1 is a fragmentary plan view of a cravat or tie made according to one embodiment of this invention;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged, fragmentary sectional view of this tie taken along the line 2-2 in FIG. 1 looking in the direction of the arrows;

FIG. 3'is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line 3-3 in FIG. 1 looking in the direction of the arrows;

FIG. 4 is a fragmentary planview showing the components of this tie stacked in preparation for the stitching operation that is performed during manufacture of the tie;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing how this tie looks when it is being worn; and

FIG. 6 is a fragmentary plan view of a modified form of this tie.

Referring now to the drawing by numerals of reference, and first to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, l0 denotes generally a cravat or tie comprising a pair of elongate, generally rectangular fabric strips or panels 11 and 12, between which is secured a fabric liner 13. Extending transversely across the face of the front panel or fabric layer 11 substantially medially of the tie are two, spaced, parallel fabric loops 15, which are used to retain the tie on a persons neck as noted hereinafter.

One manner in which the tie 10 may be assembled is illustrated in FIG. 4. As shown in this FIG., the two fabric panels 11 and 12, which are to form the outer layers of the tie 10, are placed one on top of the other, and with marginal end portions 11 and 12 thereof folded backwardly over one side of the assembly, for example the rear side thereof as illustrated in FIG. 4. At this time the two narrow'fabric loops 15 are located between the two stacked layers 11 and 12 in spaced, parallel relation to each other, and in the exact positions which they are to assume longitudinally of the finished tie. For this reason opposite ends of each loop be stitched to one of the layers 11 or 12 prior to the assembly thereof one on top of the other, so that during the subsequent stitching operation the loops 15 will remain in their desired locations.

At this time also'the fabric liner 13, which is slightly shorter than the layers 11 and 12, is positioned centrally on top of the layer 11 to complete the assembly.

Then the entire assembly is double seamed at each side thereof along the spaced, parallel stitch lines 16.

After thestitching operation the overlapping sections 11 and 12 folded over the opposite sides of the assembly to form a cuff at each end of the assembly. The entire assembly is then turned inside out, so that the cuffs and stitch lines 16 are'hidden within the outer layers 11 and 12 of the tie as shown more clearly in' FIGS. 1 and 3. This also places the loops 15 on the outside of the tie.

Referring now to FIG. 5, wherein the circular area N is intended to represent the neck of a person, the tie is worn by placing the back panel or layer 12 thereof against the front of the neck N so that two loops 15 are positioned beneath the chin of the wearer. Opposite ends of the tie are then passed around behind the per- 'sons neck, where they are crossed over'each other and then brought forwardly again at opposite sides of the neck, and are passed beneath the loops l5, and are drawn downwardly to rest adjacent one another on the persons chest.

The distance between the two loops 15 is'relatively small, for example approximately 1% inches, so that opposite ends of the tie are disposed almost in overlapping relation on the front-of the persons chest. The exact distance separating the loops 15, however, is not critical. The tie 10 may be of any desired length, provided it is long enough to wrap almost twice around a persons neck so that the free ends can be placed beneath the loops l5,as shown in FIG. 5.

In the modified embodiment illustrated in FIG. 6, the tie 10 is substantially identical to that shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, except that a transverse opening or eyelet 18 is formed through the tie adjacent one end thereof. This opening extends completely through the three registering layers l1, l2 and 13, and is positioned so-that, when the tie is in use, it will be located at the back of the wearers neck, so that instead of crossing one end of the tie over the other at the back of the neck, one end of the tie (for example the left end as shown in FIG. 6) may be passed through the opening 18 before being brought around to the front of the tie neath the appropriate loop 15. This provides a somewhat neater appearance, since opposite ends of the tie can now be disposed in truly overlapping relation with each other at the back of the wearers neck.

15 may I of the layers 11 and 12 are separated and for passage be- I From the foregoing it will be apparent that applicant has devised a relatively simple and inexpensive cravat, which is substantially easier to manufacture than known neckwear of the bow tie and four-in-hand varieties. Once the several layers of fabric are properly stacked and folded, it is necessary only to double stitch each side of the tie, and then to fold the assembly inside out to produce the finished cravat 1 0. This is a substantially simpler operation than that required for cutting and seaming the standard four-in-hand tie, and therefore substantially reduces the overall costs of the tie 10, as compared to known ties.

While in the embodiment illustrated, the panels 11 a and 12 have been described as being substantially rectangular in configuration, it will be apparent that the panels can be shaped to have other than parallel side edges. For example, it may be desirable in some cases to make the tie narrower at its center than at its ends, so as to minimize the amount of material that must be passed twice aroundthe wearers neck. Moreover, while the loops have been shown at one side only of the tie it), it will be apparent that, if it is desired to make the tie reversable, a pair of loops 15 could be provided at each side of the tie. in such case one pair of loops would always face inwardly toward the wearers neck, and thus would be hidden, when the tie is in use.

While it is preferred that the liner 13 be made from a synthetic material such as nylon, or the like, it is apparent that the composition, color, design, etc. of the fabric layers 11 to 13 are matters of choice, and may be varied as desired. Moreover, if desired, the loops 15 could be tacked or stitched intermediate their ends to the underlying layers 11 to 13 at spaced points lying inwardly of the marginal side edges of the cravat. This would reduce the effective length of each loop, but would also hold the loops closer to the body of the cravat and afford a more tailored appearance.

While only certain embodiments .of this invention have been illustrated and described in detail herein, this application is intended to cover any modifications of the invention which may be apparent to one skilled in'the art, and which may fall within the scope of the appended claims. 7

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is:

1. The method of manufacturing a cravat, comprising stacking a pair of elongate, fabric strips one on top of the other,

providing between said strips a pair of spaced, parallel, narrow loops of fabric, which extend transversely between the longitudinal side edges of said strips approximately medially of the ends thereof,

producing a tubular blank from said strips by stitching together said longitudinal side edges of said strips along stitch lines, which extend between opposite ends of the strips and transversely across said loops adjacent opposite ends thereof, and

turning said tubular blank inside out to complete the cravat.

2. The method as defined in claim 1, including placing on top of said pair of stacked strips a third fabric strip disposed to form a liner for the cravat,

sewing the marginal side edges of said third strip to said side edges of said pair of strips during said stitching operation, and

turning said blank inside out so that the two strips of said pair form the outer layers of the cravat.

3. The method as defined in claim 1, including folding overlapping portions of the stacked pair of strips backwardly and partly over one side of the stack at each end thereof before the stitching operation, and

turning the folded portions inside out and backwardly over opposite ends of the stack after the stitching operation to form cuffs at opposite ends of the tubular blank prior to turning the entire blank inside out.

4. A cravat, comprising an elongate section of fabric disposed to be wound approximately twice around the neck of a person, when in use, and

a pair of spaced loops extending transversely across the face of said section substantially medially of its ends,

said loops being spaced apart and secured at opposite ends thereof to said section adjacent the longitudinal side edges thereof, and

said section being disposed to have its back, central portion placed against the throat of the person wearing the cravat so that said loops face outwardly beneath the persons chin, and to have its ends passed in opposite directions around behind the persons neck and forwardly beneath said loops at the front of the neck.

5. A cravat as defined in claim 4, wherein said section comprises a plurality of elongate, superposed layers of fabric having the longitudinal side edges thereof folded inwardly in overlapping relation and stitched together along spaced seams extending longitudinally along opposite sides of said section and hidden from view between the two outermost fabric layers of said section.

6. A cravat as defined in claim 5, wherein said loops are spaced apart less than approximately 6 inches and opposite ends thereof extend between said overlapping edges of said layers of fabric and are stitched thereto along said seams.

.7. A cravat as defined in claim 4, wherein a transverse opening is formed through said section of fabric adjacent one end thereof, and is disposed to be positioned behind a persons neck when the cravat is in use, so that the opposite end of said section may be passed through said opening before being passed beneath one of said loops at the front of the persons neck.

8.- A cravat comprising an elongate piece of material,

a pair of loops extending transversely of said material and secured to'said material in spaced relation to one another,

said material being long enough to wrap around the neck of a person wearing the cravat and have said loops disposed in front of the persons neck with the ends of said material extending through said loops to lie loosely downward in front of the persons chest.

9. A cravat as claimed in claim 8 having a slot through said material between one end thereof and one of said loops, which in use is disposed at the back of the persons neck andv through which the other end of the material is passed before passing said other end through said one loop. 

1. The method of manufacturing a cravat, comprising stacking a pair of elongate, fabric strips one on top of the other, providing between said strips a pair of spaced, parallel, narrow loops of fabric, which extend transversely between the longitudinal side edges of said strips approximately medially of the ends thereof, producing a tubular blank from said strips by stitching together said longitudinal side edges of said strips along stitch lines, which extend between opposite ends of the strips and transversely across said loops adjacent opposite ends thereof, and turning said tubular blank inside out to complete the cravat.
 2. The method as defined in claim 1, including placing on top of said pair of stacked strips a third fabric strip disposed to form a liner for the cravat, sewing the marginal side edges of said third strip to said side edges of said pair of strips during said stitching operation, and turning said blank inside out so that the two strips of said pair form the outer layers of the cravat.
 3. The method as defined in claim 1, including folding overlapping portions of the stacked pair of strips backwardly and partly over one side of the stack at each end thereof before the stitching operation, and turning the folded portions inside out and backwardly over opposite ends of the stack after the stitching operation to form cuffs at opposite ends of the tubular blank prior to turning the entire blank inside out.
 4. A cravat, comprising an elongate section of fabric disposed to be wound approximately twice around the neck of a person, when in use, and a pair of spaced loops extending transversely across the face of said section substantially medially of its ends, said loops being spaced apart and secured at opposite ends thereof to said section adjacent the longitudinal side edges thereof, and said section being disposed to have its back, central portion placed against the throat of the person wearing the cravat so that said loops face outwardly beneath the person''s chin, and to have its ends passed in opposite directions around behind the person''s neck and forwardly beneath said loops at the front of the neck.
 5. A cravat as defined in claim 4, wherein said section comprises a plurality of elongate, superposed layers of fabric having the longitudinal side edges thereof folded inwardly in overlapping relation and stitched together along spaced seams extending longitudinally along opposite sides of said section and hidden from view between the two outermost fabric layers of said section.
 6. A cravat as defined in claim 5, wherein said loops are spaced apart less than approximately 6 inches and opposite ends thereof extend between said overlapping edges of said layers of fabric and are stitched thereto along said seams.
 7. A cravat as defined in claim 4, wherein a transverse opening is formed through said section of fabric adjacent one end thereof, and is disposed to be positioned behind a person''s neck when the cravat is in use, so that the opposite end of said section may be passed through said opening before being passed beneath one of said loops at the front of the person''s neck.
 8. A cravat comprising an elongate piece of material, a pair of loops extending transversely of said material and secured to said material in spaced relation to one another, said material being long enough to wrap around the neck of a person wearing the cravat and have said loops disposed in front of the person''s neck with the ends of said material extending through said loops to lie loosely downward in front of the person''s chest.
 9. A cravat as claimed in claim 8 having a slot through said material between one end thereof and one of said loops, which in use is disposed at the back of the person''s neck and through which the other end of the material is passed before passing said other end through said one loop. 